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Amazfit is rolling out a new update for one of its wearables. Software version 3.3.10.1 allows users to sync heart rate variability (HRV) to another popular app. Plus, with this update, Amazfit has also improved the Helio Strap’s heart rate algorithm and issued a series of bug fixes for the device.

The redesigned Fitbit app, which includes a new personal health coach feature, is about to start rolling out in beta. The Personal Health Coach Public Preview Program starts on October 28th, though it is only open to select users at this time. This AI functionality will provide users with personalized training programs and workouts, sleep analysis and health insights.

Another Amazfit smartwatch is currently receiving an update. Like other recent releases, software version 3.5.10.3 brings a heart rate related improvement to this wearable, as well as advanced running metrics and a few new sports modes. Plus, the Active 2 (Square) also gets enhanced audio in one scenario.

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Amazon’s Help Me Decide AI is here to streamline product selection by analyzing user preferences, past purchases, and reviews to deliver tailored recommendations. Available in the Amazon Shopping app, it reduces time wasted researching the best products.

Digital Foundry is one of the first sites to evaluate the PS5 power saver mode. Demon’s Souls and Days Gone Remastered accomplished more efficient performance, but forced different compromises. The new mode could preview how PS5 games will run on the rumored PS6 handheld.

Studios are increasingly hesitant to embrace platform exclusives. The No Rest for the Wicked director shunned Xbox exclusivity even before Microsoft changed its philosophy. Companies are struggling with higher development costs, making the PS5 and Switch too lucrative to ignore.

According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is pushing toward integrating ads into Apple Maps as early as next year. Functioning similarly to advertisements in App Store queries, these ads would likely allow companies to pay to more prominently feature their locations in Apple Maps searches.

Xiaomi has now confirmed the imminent global rollout of HyperOS 3. The new Xiaomi 15T and Xiaomi 15T Pro lead the charge here, and will be followed shortly after by devices like the Xiaomi 15, Xiaomi 15 Ultra, and Poco F7 series.

Dataminers on X have uncovered files including maps, UI strings, and event scripts suggesting Battlefield 6's unannounced battle royale "RedSec" may be built into the live build and could shadow-drop as early as next week, even as EA and DICE remain mum on the topic.

GDC executive director of innovation and growth Mark DeLoura publicly criticized Epic Games, Sony, and Unity for scaling back or skipping GDC 2025 altogether, saying their absence sends a message to independent developers that they "don’t care" about building community ties and new connections.

Garmin is moving at a fast pace when it comes to issuing new updates for the Fenix E, Fenix 8, Tactix 8 and other associated smartwatches. Having delivered one beta earlier this week, the company has now moved on to Beta Version 20.14 with a fresh round of changes.

The third installment of the Final Fantasy 7 remake series may be further along than gamers had anticipated. Director Naoki Hamaguchi provided another promising update on Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3. He also went into detail about how developers are optimizing the Switch 2 port.

A new open-source tool helps visualizes your Steam library as a collage, and it scales game images by playtime. Privacy concerns with the original private tool led to this public, auditable version. No data is collected.

Huawei has officially launched the public beta for HarmonyOS 6, its next-generation, AI-focused operating system. The update introduces a revamped design, optimized performance, and the new XiaoYi personal assistant. The beta rollout is, however, currently specific to China, and users must register via the My Huawei app to enroll.

The former Blizzard President is among the fans critical of Microsoft’s views on exclusivity. Mike Ybarra argues that these titles still can be a selling point for consoles. Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive games are only available on the handheld and have encouraged buyers to adopt the system.

The Garmin software version 7.15 update is now available for users of two of the brand's smartwatches. The release increases the number of courses which can be shown for one particular activity. Plus, this stable update for the Approach S44 and Approach S50 wearables also tackles several bugs.

One of Garmin’s smartwatches is receiving software version 5.10. This stable update brings two bug fixes to the dedicated golfing wearable. These resolve a couple of problems which are linked to the watch’s GPS functionality and its list of golf courses and associated layouts.

Another Crab's Treasure is an anomaly in the world of souls-likes. It's set in a vibrant and colorful underwater world where you play as Kril the hermit crab, who must embark on an epic adventure to buy back his shell. The game is currently 40% off on Steam, with the price now below $20 for a limited time.

Developers of mature-themed titles are receiving conflicting responses when applying for Steam Early Access. The latest communication suggests that these titles are eligible for the program. Even so, threats from payment processors have already led to the delisting of some Steam games.

Google claims its new Willow quantum processor has achieved a verifiable “quantum advantage,” performing calculations 13,000 times faster than today’s most powerful supercomputers. The superconducting chip’s design could finally push quantum computing into practical use in AI, materials science, and medicine.

GameSir has pushed a new update for GameHub, the company's PC game emulator for Android. The latest version offers Steam optimizations and brings several emulation enhancements.

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The Philips Hue app is now offering a range of Halloween-themed scenes for users of its smart lights. Appearing in the Hue Scene gallery are eight dynamic lighting effects, with a range of different color schemes. They have been automatically added to the brand’s smartphone app, without users needing to download an update.

Garmin is working towards offering a new stable update to its Forerunner 255, Forerunner 955, Forerunner 165, Forerunner 265 and Forerunner 965 smartwatches. In the meantime, the company has issued a new beta update for the same devices, which could form the basis of their next stable software.

The Amazfit Bip 6 smartwatch is currently receiving software version 3.3.12.4. This update brings a range of new features to the wearable, including a workout mode, gesture control and two advanced running metrics. Plus, there is an improvement linked to the watch’s heart rate data.

The Philips Hue Bridge Pro is receiving a new update: software version 2071112020. This is the second release for the product, tackling an issue which could prevent the device from starting as expected. At the time of writing, it seems that this problem has not affected the standard Hue Bridge.

It may have taken many months, but Sony has finally started transitioning its sixth-generation smartphones to Android 16. Rolling out to the Xperia 1 VI and Xperia 10 VI in multiple markets, the Android 16 update is the penultimate major OS update that Sony has guaranteed that the pair will receive.

Garmin has introduced a new update for many of its older flagship smartwatches. While the company had promised to have wrapped up beta development by now, its new update sheds light on the matter for better or worse.

Samsung's Galaxy S21 FE is now receiving its final major OS upgrade, the Android 16-based One UI 8.0. This update fulfills the company's original four-year software support promise, concluding the phone's feature update path. The rollout has started in select regions, and though new OS versions are ending, the S21 FE will still get quarterly security patches for at least another year.

Garmin has delivered a new update for one of its latest smartwatches. While a beta update for now, the new features it contains should soon be repackaged as part of a stable release that takes in other recent beta development too.

Microsoft has issued an emergency Windows 11 update to fix a bug that disabled USB keyboards and mice in the Windows Recovery Environment. The flaw, introduced with the October 2025 patch, left many users unable to navigate repair tools. The new KB5070773 update restores USB functionality and is now available through Windows Update and the Microsoft Update Catalog.

Manus has launched Manus-1.5 and Manus-1.5-Lite, AI models that dramatically cut the time to create full-stack webs with embedded AI capabilities. New Collaboration and Library tools enhance teamwork, while Manus-1.5-Lite remains free for all.

Battlefield Portal is versatile enough to create authentic replicas of famous Call of Duty maps. A Battlefield 6 player is in hot water after sharing a design originating from the 2007 Modern Warfare. EA warned the gamer since the publisher prohibits references to competing games.

As many as 5 AMD Radeon RX 9070 XTs are up for grabs in a contest that will remain open for the next 2 weeks. These are all Monster Hunter Wilds-flavor GPUs from ASRock and AMD.

For anyone who likes the look of macOS but doesn't want to enter the Apple ecosystem, the Linux distribution Lingmo OS 3.0 may be a possibility. In addition to its proprietary "LingmoUI" GUI, the operating system also offers various other features.

An open-source tool called Grafana allows Garmin smartwatches users to evaluate and display their own data more or less independently of the manufacturer. It also offers more configuration options that may provide deeper insights.

Garmin is now offering a new update for high-end smartwatches, including the Fenix 8. Not available on the newer Fenix 8 Pro, Beta Version 20.13 introduces over half a dozen changes and improvements before Garmin pivots to a new stable update.

YouTuber Cyber Dopamine has put Bazzite OS to the test on the newly released Asus ROG Xbox Ally X. Per the comparison, the Ryzen Z2 Extreme gaming handheld performs better on the Fedora-based distro than on Windows 11.

Xbox price increases have made some gamers believe the Series X|S has reached its end of life. Microsoft is now raising the price of dev kits, which developers need to create new games. With fewer retailers selling Xbox consoles, the news could lead to an even smaller library of new titles.

Update: The Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S24 series One UI 8 updates have reportedly resumed. Samsung has reportedly paused Android 16 updates for the Galaxy S23 series. It did the same for the Galaxy S22 and the Galaxy 24 series, though the roll out has resumed for the former.

If Naoki Hamaguchi is correct, Switch 2 cartridges will become an even rarer sight. The director of several Final Fantasy games believes that Switch 2 specs bottleneck read speeds. In a new interview, he explains that only the console’s faster internal storage can prevent performance issues.

Windows utility program Flyoobe (formerly Flyby11) has received a new range of features via version 1.40, positioning itself as a central tool for debloating and bypassing the requirements of Windows 11. For the first time, the tool now offers the option of disabling and removing Microsoft's AI features, especially the integrated Copilot, as well as other bloatware.

The Garmin Beta Version 15.10 update is now available for users of one of the brand’s latest smartwatches. The change log lists a new feature, alongside several improvements and bug fixes. However, these release notes are identical to an earlier update for the Venu 4 smartwatch.

Garmin has shared the new Health Status feature with more smartwatches users in beta software version 15.10. This update also tackles a range of problems linked to smart notifications and the Evening Report. Plus, it should now be easier for users to switch off the vivoactive 6 smartwatch.

Apple's "Liquid Glass UI" in iOS 26 has been divisive, with many users complaining that its heavy transparency hurts usability, drawing comparisons to Windows Vista's old Aero look. In response to the feedback, Apple is testing a new fix in the iOS 26.1 beta. This update introduces a "Tinted" option found in Display & Brightness settings, allowing users to increase opacity and contrast for better readability.

Oura has announced plans to bring blood pressure monitoring to its Gen 3 and Gen 4 smart rings. The feature will be available to test before its full rollout too, albeit with some caveats at this stage.

PlayStation Store sales on PS5 games are often difficult to predict. A new feature rolling out on the marketplace reveals discounts on titles in the last 30 days. Nevertheless, with digital games only sold at the PS Store, some consumers feel that third parties could offer better deals.

The October 2025 update is now live for select European models, with more regions, including India, set to follow soon.

Garmin is rolling out stable software version 5.06 to one of its smartwatches. This release tackles four issues with the wearable, including one linked to the device passcode functionality. Others resolve problems related to strength training and the Lily 2 Active smartwatch’s calendar.